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" With epic fantasy, there is a tendency for it to be quintessentially conservative in that its job is to restore what is perceived to be out of whack. "
N. K. Jemisin
Fantasy
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" A fantasy novel set in something other than medieval Europe, featuring an almost entirely black cast, is considered risky. "
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